In a spectacular display, the Ball State Cardinals crushed the Earlham Quakers, rolling to a 93-30 victory. That 63-point margin is the second-largest in Ball State’s history—just a single point shy of their all-time record from 1989.
The game had plenty of highlights. Preston Copeland came off the bench and led the team with 18 points, making his presence felt right away.
The Cardinals showed off their depth and skill. Honestly, it wasn’t even close.
Ball State’s Historic Win
Monday night in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State delivered a performance that fans won’t soon forget. The Cardinals dismantled the Earlham Quakers by 63 points, just missing their program record from 1989 by a hair.
The offense was relentless from the start. Ball State’s defense kept Earlham in check all night.
Preston Copeland Shines Off the Bench
Preston Copeland led the charge, coming off the bench to score 18 points. He was efficient, hitting 8 of 10 shots from the field.
Though he struggled a bit at the free-throw line, making only 2 of 6, Copeland still gave the Cardinals a real spark. His performance is a reminder that Ball State’s bench can do some serious damage.
Supporting Cast Steps Up
Copeland wasn’t the only one making noise. Devon Barnes chipped in 17 points, grabbing six rebounds and dishing out five assists.
Kody Clancy added 11 points of his own. The Cardinals had a balanced attack, which made it tough for Earlham to keep up.
Devon Barnes’ All-Around Game
Devon Barnes did a little bit of everything. Along with his 17 points, he was active on the boards and set up his teammates with five assists.
Barnes’ versatility really stood out. It’s clear he’s a big piece of the Cardinals’ strategy.
First-Half Dominance
Ball State set the tone early, jumping out to a big lead almost immediately. With 19:43 left in the first half, they were already in control.
By halftime, it was 48-8—game over, pretty much. Elmore James helped fuel that first-half surge with 10 points.
Elmore James’ Impact
Elmore James was a difference-maker in the opening frame, dropping in 10 points. His efforts helped Ball State cruise into halftime with a massive lead.
James’ play showed just how deep this Cardinals team can go.
Second-Half Surge
Ball State didn’t let up after the break. They pushed the lead to 75-14 at one point, just piling it on.
An 11-0 run in the second half made things even more lopsided. The Quakers just couldn’t catch a break.
Key Moments in the Second Half
That 11-0 run pretty much sealed the deal. Ball State stayed focused and kept the pressure on.
Moments like that make you wonder just how far this team can go in the Mid-American Conference.
Looking Ahead
With this blowout, Ball State moves to 4-9 overall and 0-1 in the MAC. They’ll try to build on this win as the conference schedule continues.
The depth and balance they showed here will be key as they face tougher teams down the road.
Challenges and Opportunities
Ball State needs to keep up this intensity if they want to compete in the MAC. The bar is set high after a game like this.
Contributions from Copeland, Barnes, and James will be crucial as they hit the heart of the conference season. Let’s see if they can keep it rolling.
Conclusion
Ball State’s 93-30 win over Earlham was just wild. I mean, that’s a statement game if there ever was one.
Preston Copeland came off the bench and dropped 18 points, which definitely turned some heads. The Cardinals’ depth really showed up—guys like Devon Barnes and Elmore James chipped in and made it look easy.
With a game like this, it’s tough not to wonder how high Ball State can fly this season. They set the bar pretty high, that’s for sure.
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